Question 1

Does Absolute New York sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Absolute New York has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 224 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Absolute New York, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 224 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Absolute New York?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Absolute New York's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Absolute New York has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	490
2019	1	1	216
2017	2	2	197

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accounting Clerk G-200-23310-480493	$46,654	Port Washington, NY	Nov 6, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Human Resources Assistant A-19017-63821	$46,000	Port Washington, NY	Feb 14, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	216	Certified
Marketing Specialist A-17178-57236	N/A	Port Washington, NY	Jun 28, 2017	Feb 15, 2018	232	Certified-Expired
Senior Graphic Designer A-17146-43451	N/A	Port Washington, NY	Jun 27, 2017	Dec 5, 2017	161	Certified-Expired

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